2000 Saab 9-5 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2000 Saab 9-5.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 has 5 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2000 Saab 9-5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2000 Saab 9-5 is 20 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201725
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191622
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L211827
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201825
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L191624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2000 Saab 9-5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2000 Saab 9-5 is $3,530.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2000 Saab 9-5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,150 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2000 Saab 9-5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2000 Saab 9-5 will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2000 Saab 9-5 Emit?

The 2000 Saab 9-5 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2000 Saab 9-5.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2000 Saab 9-5 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Saab 9-5 Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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